About the Company
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading care providers, committed to delivering high-quality care to residents across our care homes and hospitals. We believe in providing a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling environment for both our residents and our dedicated staff. With a focus on person-centred care, we strive to make a positive difference every day.
Job Description
Join Barchester Healthcare as an Entry Level Night Carer in Bath and embark on a rewarding career making a real difference to people’s lives. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to start a career in healthcare, with no prior experience required. We offer comprehensive training, premium night rates, and opportunities for career progression. As a Night Carer, you will provide essential support and care to our residents throughout the night, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This includes assistance with personal care, mobility, medication prompts, and responding to call bells. Your calm presence and empathetic approach will be crucial in creating a peaceful and secure environment during the night hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, and continence management, respecting their dignity and privacy.
- Support residents with mobility and transfers, using equipment safely as needed.
- Monitor residents' well-being throughout the night, observing and reporting any changes in their condition.
- Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging with residents in a kind and empathetic manner.
- Assist with medication prompts and ensure residents receive prescribed medication as directed by the care plan.
- Respond promptly to call bells and emergency situations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed care records, ensuring all observations and actions are documented.
- Prepare residents for bed and assist with morning routines as required.
- Help maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
- Collaborate effectively with the nursing and day care teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Required Skills
- A genuine passion for caring for older people and individuals with care needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills for record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience (even informal) caring for others.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
- Basic First Aid certification.
Perks & Benefits
- Premium night rates to reflect your dedication.
- Enhanced rates for sleep-in duties.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
- Clear career progression pathways.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free uniform.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Subsidised meals on duty.
- Refer a friend scheme.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click the "Apply Now" button below. To ensure your application is properly considered, please prepare the following:
- An up-to-date Resume or CV
- A brief cover letter summarizing your experience and motivation
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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